US Bridges

Lp 44 E over Clear CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1946 T 43 N R 3 E · Structure no. 5545

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,884
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 44 E over Clear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lp 44 E over Clear CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,884 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,438 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 44 E
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 1946 T 43 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 44
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.481, -90.716
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,884 (2024)
Projected traffic12,438 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 44 E over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 44 E over Clear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 44 E over Clear CR carry?

About 8,884 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lp 44 E over Clear CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lp 44 E over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.